Why are they making room right now? And if theyre trying to get rid of him does he not have trade value? even for picks?

maybe they are just hoping he makes it back to GR.

Wouldn't surprise me. Most teams have an abundance of players that can play on their 3rd/4th lines. What would you pay for a small injury prone 3rd/4th line winger in a trade? Plus, teams knew Detroit was going to have to waive someone anyway.

Shame this guy got so unlucky with injuries these past couple of seasons, always loved his speed and energy during the call ups a few seasons ago, but because of injuries/full lineups he never really got the shot he deserved.

Best of luck to him, I'd love for him to clear and play in GR, but if not I hope an NHL team takes a real shot at him.

Pavel datsyuk is the best player in the world because he snatches the puck from unsuspecting players and follows it up by the simultaneous undressing of the defence pairing. The goalie then gives up, and flops like a fish. The end result is a calm skate back to his bench where he can bask in the praise of his multiple girlfriends from the motherland.

How? The kid was a 4th line player on a team with a handful of guys that can better contribute on that line. Plus, the guy made no impact on the team anywhere except the injured reserve and has been passed on the depth chart by Emmerton, Tatar, Andersson and Nyquist.

No way he clears waivers. I'm not sure I understand this move. They could send Tartar or Anderson down without having to clear wiavers both have been good but aren't going to be here when everyone gets healthy. We still have lots of forwards out so room shouldn't be an issue. What is this all about?

Is Franzen on IR? He's the only forward I think that is close to coming back from what I've seen.

Maybe a permanent spot for Nyquist? Or haven't we haven't hit overripe there yet?

Oh yeah, kind of forgot about mule...I don't think gus is getting a spot, we have too many forwards, we knew this would happen when we got healthy. I think this is more or less because Tatar earned a spot on the team, or we would have sent him back to GR. And Mursak was at his make or break point. Of course this means he's gonna tear it up against us with some other team assuming he gets claimed; which I think he will.

Maybe Holland was just taking care of business early. With everyone healthy, he was going to have move someone anyway. I'm guessing 1/2 guys are coming off IR and the team wants to keep Tatar in the line up longer.

I don't understand why we send him down of all people? Wasn't this supposed to be his year to prove he has a spot or not? Calling it now, Tampa Bay claims him...

Great speed, but too soft. Avoided contact in every game I saw him in this year, not what's needed in a bottom 6 role. I'm sure he'll get picked up by someone, hope he has some success if he can stay healthy.

I like his speed and the potential is there, but I'm really not sure he'll ever become a good NHL player. He simply hasn't been strong enough on the puck from what I've seen. He's gotten some chances but never impressed.

Doubt he'll clear waivers but I don't think anyone would have traded anything more than say, a conditional 7th for him. Wonder if an injured team like Ottawa will take a chance on him.

I like his speed and the potential is there, but I'm really not sure he'll ever become a good NHL player. He simply hasn't been strong enough on the puck from what I've seen. He's gotten some chances but never impressed.

Doubt he'll clear waivers but I don't think anyone would have traded anything more than say, a conditional 7th for him. Wonder if an injured team like Ottawa will take a chance on him.

I agree. With his size and lack of physical play, he's going to have to produce if he hopes to stick at NHL level for a long time.